Henderson State University Housing Costs

$7,600 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Housing Costs Compare at Henderson State University?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Henderson State University.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at Henderson State University

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,600 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,700. All in all, a typical student living on campus at Henderson State University faced a yearly bill of about $26,520 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Henderson State University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$16,420	$16,362
— Housing	$5,600
— Meals	$3,700
Other Living Expenses	$7,600	$8,028
Books and Supplies	$2,500	$2,500
Total	$26,520	$26,890

Room & Board Over Four Years? Forecasted Cost is $104,428

The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $104,428 by the time you graduate.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Henderson State University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,936
Two Years Ago	$16,936
One Year Ago	$18,280
Most Recent Year (2026)	$16,420
One Year From Now *	$16,253
Two Years From Now *	$16,088
Three Years From Now *	$15,924
Four Years From Now *	$15,763

* estimated

Year over year, room and board actually decreased — schools occasionally restate prior figures, so do not assume the drop continues.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Living and Dining on Campus at Henderson State University

Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.